Survey...How many of your pots whistle and how many do not whistle? It says its a whistler but most reviews say no whistle?
4559
It does NOT whistle. There is a small hole in the lid with no other apparent purpose, and I tried to get it to whistle (simply out of curiosity, because I don't need it), but no sound. Otherwise a solid & useful kettle.
4560
I have this exact one and I can verify that MINE does not whistle! I love it anyway, but yes, you have to keep an eye on it!
4561
The kettle I ordered does NOT whistle! And it is also only about a 1 quart capacity, not 2 quarts as it specified. Don't order this kettle--- it is generally unsatisfactory, as the handle gets so hot it is necessary to use a pot holder to pour; it does not whise; and the lid does not stay on tightly !
1071539
No, there's no whistle, and when I bought it there was no whistle attachment. Still, a nice kettle and I've been happy with it.
535923
I suppose this is fairly subjective, but personally, I've never heard a tea kettle whistle that I thought was pleasant. As the water begins to boil, the note starts softly at about a high C, increasing in pitch to roughly a high B flat and increasing volume. If you leave the kettle on a high flame, it will command your attention. I don't find the whistle soothing, nor do I think it obnoxious.
1691745
There are 4 whistle ones and 2 suction cup ones. Now, it has been a while since I ordered these for my grandson I think I purchased him an extra set of arrow...just in case he lost a few. So, my answer may not be completely correct. I think the instructions might be on the packaging as to how many arrows are in each package. This has been a very rewarding gift for my 5 year old grandson!!!!
645657
It will not whistle , but you should be able to hear/feel pressure (hot air) coming out of the pressure valve in the lid. If you see even after 5 mins of cooking , there is no pressure coming out of the lid then only there is a problem, (taking into account that you have put required amount of water for the pressure to build)
515728
I gave mine as a gift, I asked and they said it whistles just fine. It is a little light but you can hear it from one room to another. Hope this helps.
1252407
it is not a whistle, it is just like a radiator hissing for a few seconds, while it releases the pressure. i say it is like a radiator hissing because it lets out some steam and that is what it sounds like.
1267969
Mine certainly does not have a high pitched shrill whistle. I am not sue if that is how it supposed to be though
55928
I've been using this pot since the early 1980s and the only reason I'm on my second one is use of an abrasive cleanser once when young and stupid. Completely my fault. Anyway, I've never had a problem with the whistles on either pot. I'd return it and get it replaced. You can buy them but you shouldn't have to. See: Alessi 12701 E & B Pitch-Pipes for 9091 Sapper Kettle
1236803
the first day i had the kettle, it was not loud but realized that the pressure (lid seal) was off - not producing much of a whistle... after adjusting my lid, the whistle began to work. it seems that the lid handle needs to be in line with the upper handle to whistle properly/loudly. perhaps that is the ideal spot on mine and others can turn to their ideal spot. but at that point, it is loud. so just a little adjusting (turning) and it is working as anticipated. excellent product.
1234042
Mine too. I rad another Lionel owners manual (different train) and it stated only the whistle works. Glad to hear I'm not the only one that noticed that.
1318526
In the beginning of the cycle its quiet but once it's near boiling point and boiling you can hear the bubbling sound of water. The sound is more pronounced when you use it without the lid. It does not whistle like a tea kettle. Just regular water sounds when you boil water in a pot on a stove. I love it. Have been using it to boil water without the lid and it's ready in about 5 minutes or so and hold about 16oz. Hope that helps.
55929
I got my replacement red bird whistle here... around $14 - $15 bucks? Considering I've had this Kettle since 1986 with no problems and no needing to replace it, shelling out $15 for the whistle is just fine.
659583
I have used both with without the whistle part. I used only for 12 mts without the whistle & let it cool on the stove itself & used without the whistle for 15 mts. No change in the outcome of the iddlies.
2283747
It works poorly on and off, after dozen of times it stop working altogether I have not tried to fix it. I guess all have the same defect, I use the whistle only.
2021713
The whistle is distinctive , but if you are using it on an electric stove for some reason it is not as loud . No idea why . The older kettles had a much better whistle, but if the recipient of this kettle cannot hear a normal kettle don't spend the money to buy this one. She/he will not hear it !!!!
970625
I received mine and it sounds great. These penny whistles dont take a lot of air to play so it is easy for some people to blow too hard. It is all about control. If youd like to know how mine sounds and how I play, email me at hoggunott@gmail.com.